The Trust Announces Mary Weaver as Grants Assistant
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is pleased to announce Mary Weaver joined the Trust in March as the Grants Assistant.
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Winston-Salem Street School Reconnects Youth to Opportunity
We spoke with Mike Foster, executive director of the Winston-Salem Street School about their mission to foster inclusive economy by connecting youth to educational and vocational opportunities.
More Foundations Are Examining Where Their Money Came From
In this recent Chronicle of Philanthropy piece, Trust President Dr. Laura Gerald explains how honestly examining the history of the Trust has informed its efforts to prioritize systems change, racial equity, and socially responsible investing.
Video: Reckoning with Tobacco and Slavery
For the Trust’s 75th anniversary, we turned truth-telling into action for racial equity and systems change. In events across NC, Dr. Laura Gerald acknowledged the role of slavery and tobacco in generating the Trust’s wealth and announced the Trust’s divestment from tobacco and commitment to a socially responsible investment strategy.
NC Governor Roy Cooper Signs Medicaid Expansion Bill into Law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed a Medicaid expansion law that was a decade in the making and gives the Democrat a legacy-setting victory, although one significant hurdle remains before coverage can be implemented, thanks to a Republican-backed provision.
The Trust Announces Devin Singleton as Communications Associate
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is pleased to announce Devin Singleton joined the Trust in February as the Communications Associate.
Reflections from the Blue Cross NC Foundation Team
Blue Cross NC and the Trust recently partnered on a funding opportunity to “Support Grassroots Efforts to Promote Equitable Early Childhood Systems,” that reflects the principles of clarity, transparency, accessibility and learning. Read about the inclusive application process and what was learned in PEAK Grantmaking.
Many Women Returning to Work Face Child Care Challenges
As women return to work post-pandemic, many are facing new challenges finding affordable child care. Childcare Resources Inc. helps families find and pay for these essential services. The Trust is proud to support these efforts.